[Brian Considine]

QUOTE (Makemineadouble @ 16 Feb 2007, 13:15) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The best lubricants

Labell

Labell

They can be found at shows I bought my supply right here in the UK

I've heard very good reports about Labell, but I never seem to be able to find it.

HO ;
For spindles etc I use either Fleischmann or Roco oil - both are very light and seem to have a property that keeps the oil in place.

For gears I use either Trix or Roco grease.

LGB :
I use the LGB oils & grease.

As will all lubricants "little & often" is the key.

 

[Brian Considine]

QUOTE (dwb @ 18 Feb 2007, 11:04) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>As we're on the subject of lubrication, I have a question.

"Is there any point in a tiny drop of a suitable oil on pin point steel axles in brass bearing cups?".

I have a couple of Parkside kits where I am having great difficulty in getting the wheels to spin freely.

David

Give it a try - have done this myself on occasions.

 

[Brian Considine]

QUOTE (double00 @ 20 Feb 2007, 14:24) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I have asked this question on numerous ocasions. Reference to greases, brought replies that greases must be suitable to apply on model plastic parts. Apparently grease compounds can damage plastics in making plastic brittle.

Thats why Roco, Trix & LGB produce their own grease suitable for their own models & yes I have models from all three, & yes I use the correct lubricants. Those that know me are aware that my models are made to work (one of my LGB locos has done so many miles its now on it's 4th set of driving wheels !).

I can never understand the philosophy of spending (in some case's) many £1,000's on locomotives & then using the likes of WD40/3-in-one on them